# PatchLens vs Patchsynth

The clearest difference is price: PatchLens at Free against Patchsynth's $7.99. Patchsynth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

PatchLens is free to download; Patchsynth costs $7.99 up front. PatchLens sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Patchsynth asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | PatchLens | Patchsynth |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $7.99 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Clashware Sàrl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837470365) | [Martin Adler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896354791) |

## What reviewers say

### PatchLens

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchlens-synth-patches/id6775509583)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


### Patchsynth

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patchsynth/id6787843118)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PatchLens free?

PatchLens is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Patchsynth free?

Patchsynth costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PatchLens or Patchsynth have ads?

Neither PatchLens nor Patchsynth shows ads.

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